Rivers in West Virginia
Williams River (WV) at Dyer
Below flood stage
1.86ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 6:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 10.50 ft
- Record crest
- 20.78 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.50 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 15.00 ftAll roads along the river, as well as tributaries flowing into the river, are flooded and impassible in several areas. At levels nearing 20 feet, several homes, businesses, camps, and campgrounds begin to flood or are flooded near the river.
- 12.00 ftBetween 12 and 15 feet, several sections of Williams River Road and Forest Service Roads along the river are flooded and impassible. Several campgrounds and camps are flooded along the river. In addition, several low water bridges are impassible.
- 10.50 ftForest Service Road 101 Bridge begins to flood. Several low spots are flooded on Williams River Road along the river.
Crest history
59 crests on NOAA’s list since 1929.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 24, 2016 | 20.78 ft |
| 2 | July 4, 1932 | 18.45 ft |
| 3 | August 30, 1984 | 17.73 ft |
| 4 | January 19, 1996 | 17.36 ft |
| 5 | November 19, 2003 | 16.99 ft |
| 6 | November 4, 1985 | 16.69 ft |
| 7 | June 10, 1981 | 16.55 ft |
| 8 | November 29, 2005 | 14.48 ft |
| 9 | December 2, 1991 | 14.26 ft |
| 10 | January 25, 2010 | 14.17 ft |
| 11 | April 26, 1989 | 14.15 ft |
| 12 | March 1, 2021 | 13.92 ft |
| 13 | March 5, 1955 | 13.30 ft |
| 14 | January 26, 1978 | 12.90 ft |
| 15 | October 24, 2017 | 12.89 ft |
| 16 | March 7, 1967 | 12.82 ft |
| 17 | February 9, 1994 | 12.65 ft |
| 18 | June 27, 1940 | 12.38 ft |
| 19 | July 15, 1954 | 12.33 ft |
| 20 | June 2, 1974 | 12.23 ft |
| 21 | April 4, 1960 | 12.20 ft |
| 22 | January 8, 1998 | 12.10 ft |
| 23 | October 3, 1929 | 12.00 ft |
| 24 | February 6, 2025 | 11.93 ft |
| 25 | May 7, 2002 | 11.80 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 6, 2025: 11.93 ft
- March 1, 2021: 13.92 ft
- May 6, 2018: 10.74 ft
- October 24, 2017: 12.89 ft
- June 24, 2016: 20.78 ft
- March 11, 2015: 9.68 ft
- January 31, 2013: 10.94 ft
- January 25, 2010: 14.17 ft
- December 11, 2008: 10.46 ft
- March 4, 2008: 11.44 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.